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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, June 29, 2009 Page 21 Roll Call Ayes: Johnson; Ihlan; Roe; and Klausing. Nays: None. e. Approve a City Abatement for Unresolved Violation of City Code at 190-192 Transit Avenue West Permit Coordinator Munson reviewed the request for abatement as detailed in the staff report dated June 29, 2009; providing an update on this rental duplex prop- erty, with its current owner living in North Oaks. Mr. Munson noted that the complaint was generated by neighbors, and that this property had a history of non compliance, and advised that staff had already cut the grass at the property once this summer; and provided a visual update of the property. Mr. Munson noted that, upon receipt of the notice for tonight's proposed action, over the last week, the property owner had initiated repairs by replacing rotted siding and painting; and that staff was therefore requesting that staff be directed to abate any remaining violations if not completed by July 15, 2009, to encourage the property owner to continue his work. Mayor Klausing questioned the rationale of rental property owners in allowing their property assets to deteriorate and diminish in value. Johnson moved, Klausing seconded, directing staff to abate the remaining public nuisance violation(s) at 190-192 Transit Avenue W, if not abated by the property owner by July 15, 2009, by hiring a general contractor, to abate any remaining violations if not completed by the property owner by July 15~', to repair and re- place portions of siding trim and shingles, and repaint the structure, as detailed in the Request for Council Action dated June 29, 2009, at an estimated cost of ap- proximately $15,000; and further directing that the property owner be billed for all actual and administrative costs; and if those charges remain unpaid, staff is to recover costs as specified in Minnesota Statute, Section 407.07B; with costs to be reported to the City Council following the abatement. Roll Call Ayes: Johnson; Ihlan; Roe; and Klausing. Nays: None. f. Approve a City Abatement for Unresolved Violation of City Code at 2240 St. Stephen Street Permit Coordinator Munson reviewed the request for abatement as detailed in the staff report dated June 29, 2009; providing an update on this single-family home. Mr. Munson advised that the home was currently vacant and apparently in fore- closure. Mr. Munson noted that the complaint was generated by neighbors, and corrected the staff report, noting that notice was sent April 8, not April 28, 2009, requesting that violations be corrected. Mr. Munson provided a visual update of the property; noted staff had made immediate emergency repairs to the pool fence